[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11000]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          RHODE ISLAND HOUSING

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rhode Island 
Housing, a public agency that works to ensure that all people who live 
or work in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, safe home that meets 
their needs.
  Rhode Island Housing has made a real impact on the lives of thousands 
of Rhode Islanders helping over 60,000 families buy homes; and its 
success is due in large part to its dedicated and talented staff, led 
by executive director, Richard Godfrey.
  Last week, Rhode Island Housing was awarded over $856,000 in Federal 
funds to continue its important work to end homelessness in Rhode 
Island.
  A good home provides a foundation upon which individuals and families 
thrive, children learn and grow, and communities prosper; but finding 
affordable, healthy housing has become a real concern for middle class 
working Americans. According to the Providence Journal, in 2012 a Rhode 
Island household earning the State's median income could afford a 
median-priced house in just 11 of our 39 cities and towns.
  For more than 40 years, Rhode Island Housing has been providing 
valuable assistance to middle class Rhode Islanders to help them become 
homeowners and overcome the many challenges they face. I am delighted 
that these funds will support their efforts to end homelessness in 
Rhode Island, and I am proud to support their outstanding work to 
strengthen our communities.

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